SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BAR & MARISCOS.

BEAT. 34/100

4501-4503 W BELMONT AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 31, 2017 · failed

Failed 2 of 10 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
69
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since May 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 31
2017
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE 41.0 F) LOCATED IN PREP/COOKING AREA. NOTED THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS: CATFISH AT 45.6F, MASHED CORN AT 45.6F, COOKED BEANS AT 44.6, SHRIMP AT 45.7F, COLESLAW AT 45.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 35 LBS, TOTAL VALUE $150.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

FOUND WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. NOTED AN OPEN FLOOR DRAIN OVERFLOWING OVER PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE (BEHIND BAR) WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND BEHIND BAR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSE PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.---------- FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE, SIDE AND REAR EXIT DOOR BOTTOM DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELING OF COOKED PRODUCTS INSIDE COOLERS AND DATE ON ALL READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER. ALSO DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS UNDER PREP TABLE (IN THE COOK LIN)E NEEDS PROPER LABELING.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN (2) MEN'S WASHROOMS AND IN LADIES WASHROOM (21 AND OVER BAR AREA) AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP/COOKING AREA.. -------------MISSING FAUCET HANDLE IN MEN'S WASHROOM IN THE FAMILY ROOM AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.---------SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOOD UNDERNEATH THE BAR COUNTER ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FAMILY BAR AREA.----------MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BINS BEHIND 2 BARS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOOD CRUMBS AND GREASE BUILD-UP AT THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE REACH IN FREEZER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PIPES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FILTER ON THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN,WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER IN ALL WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. SEAL ALL THE HOLES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN ONE OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM IN THE 21 AND OVER BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER AND CEILING TILES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION THROUGHOUT DINING AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT KITCHEN HOOD.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR INOPERABLE CEILING VENT INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

MAY 16
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROVIDE LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT) AND DATE ON ALL READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. ALSO ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE COOK LINE NEEDS LABEL ALSO.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE TWO MEN'S WASHROOMS AND LADY'S WASHROOM IN THE 21 AND OVER BAR AREA AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP /DISH AREA. (CAULK WORN OUT AND MAINTAIN). FAUCET HANDLE IN MEN'S WASHROOM IN THE FAMILY ROOM AREA,NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOOD UNDERNEATH THE BAR COUNTER ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FAMILY BAR AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOOD CRUMBS ON THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN REMOVE RUST ON THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS OF THE SMALL REACH IN COOLER IN THE 21 AND OVER BAR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

HOLES ON THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE 21 AND OVER BAR AREA. MUST SEAL ALL THE HOLES. MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FILTER ON THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN,WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER IN ALL WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. SEAL ALL THE HOLES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN ONE OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM IN THE 21 AND OVER BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 29
2016
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found potentially hazardous, prepped items (shrimp, crab salad, lobster tails, etc) without proper label. Must label all prepped, potentially hazardous foods with date label. Must maintain same.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Found tin foil used as a liner on sides of grill in kitchen area. Must remove. Found raw wood shelving in kitchen near reach in cooler, and also on shelves in bar on east side of building. Must re-seal or paint all raw wood surfaces. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable, and not porous. Must maintain same.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Found small amounts of black and orange, slimy, mold-like substance on upper interior of ice machine on the east side of the bar. Must remove, clean and sanitize machine. Must maintain same.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Found uncovered drain in men's restroom in the dining room. Must provide drain cover. Found large crack in floor in rear of corner of bar, opposite the restrooms. Must repair or replace. Found excessive dirt and debris in rear corner of kitchen, behind cooking equipment. Must remove, and detail clean this area. Must maintain all.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Found self closing device on employee restroom door (in kitchen) in disrepair. Must repair or replace to allow self closing door for restroom. Must maintain same.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Must provide backflow prevention device for utility sink in kitchen area. Must maintain same.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Found ice scoops stored (with handles) inside ice bins, directly in contact with ice used for consumption. Must store utensils separately in a clean container. Must maintain same..

NOV 21
2016
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Found rear storage food storage area (with coolers and dry storage) with approximately 5 inch gap along bottom of exterior door. Room also has large opening where the ceiling meets the walls. This room must be sealed on all corners, edges, along the ceiling and around the door (and door must be tight fitting) to prevent pest entry. Must repair. Serious violation 7-38-020.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Found previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1763373, dated 4/21/16. Must correct the following minor violations: #31 Found several knives stored in various places in the kitchen (on the cutting board, or inside reach in). Instructed to provide proper storage for knives, such as knife box or magnetic strip. #32 Found missing handle on left door of 3 door cooler in kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found potentially hazardous, prepped items (shrimp, crab salad, lobster tails, etc) without proper label. Must label all prepped, potentially hazardous foods with date label. Must maintain same.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Found tin foil used as a liner on sides of grill in kitchen area. Must remove. Found raw wood shelving in kitchen near reach in cooler, and also on shelves in bar on east side of building. Must re-seal or paint all raw wood surfaces. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable, and not porous. Must maintain same.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Found small amounts of black and orange, slimy, mold-like substance on upper interior of ice machine on the east side of the bar. Must remove, clean and sanitize machine. Must maintain same.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Found excessive grease build up around PVC pipe going into floor drain, under grease trap. Found large open drain under this pipe. Must provide drain cover, and must remove excessive grease around pipe. Found uncovered drain in men's restroom in the dining room. Must provide drain cover. Found large crack in floor in rear of corner of bar, opposite the restrooms. Must repair or replace. Found excessive dirt and debris in rear corner of kitchen, behind cooking equipment. Must remove, and detail clean this area. Must maintain all.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Found self closing device on employee restroom door (in kitchen) in disrepair. Must repair or replace to allow self closing door for restroom. Must maintain same.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Must provide backflow prevention device for utility sink in kitchen area. Must maintain same.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Found ice scoops stored (with handles) inside ice bins, directly in contact with ice used for consumption. Must store utensils separately in a clean container. Must maintain same..

APR 21
2016
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Facility did not have customer advisory posted. Corrected during inspection. Instructed if they will serve raw or undercooked items (ceviche) they must have advisory posted at all times.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Found several knives stored in various places in the kitchen (on the cutting board, or inside reach in). Instructed to provide proper storage for knives, such as knife box or magnetic strip.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Found missing handle on left door of 3 door cooler in kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

broken coving/hole in the floor/wall in the employee bathroom. Instructed to repair and maintain.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Found minor leak on faucet of utility sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Observed Ice scoop in ice bin (in west bar). Instructed to keep ice scoops in a separate, clean container when not in use. Corrected during inspection.

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SEP 10
2015
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE WEST SIDE BAR ICE BIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE MENS WASHROOM IN THE WEST SIDE BAR.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE COOKS LINE PREP AREA AND EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST SEAL.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

BROKEN HANDLE IN THE MIDDLE WASHROOM ON THE EAST SIDE BAR. MUST REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL OTHER UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORE ON REAR PATIO AND GARBAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. ALL STORED ITEMS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT BOTH BARS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.

OCT 20
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED DEEP FRYER LEAKING OIL IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRYER.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS WITH HANGING GREASE AND DUST.----------INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE DINING AREA AND ABOVE REAR WASHROOM (MAIN FOOD PREP AREA).

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT BULB MUST BE SHIELDED BEHIND BAR NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK (4503 W BELMONT SIDE) OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULB.

APR 17
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.5F). NOTED COOKED SHRIMP AT 47.8F, RAW SHRIMP AT 48.3F, CRAB MEAT AT 46.9F, DICED TOMATOES AT 46.5F, RAW CHICKEN AT 48.2F, BEEF AT 47.6F, COOKED RICE AT 47.8F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 40F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 140F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 50.00. TOTAL WEIGHT 5 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND (2) BARS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP.

MINORFood Temperature
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT AND MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR (MAIN BAR - 4503 W BELMONT SIDE).---------INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENTILATION INSIDE (2) WASHROOM (MAIN BAR - 4503 W BELMONT SIDE).---------MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK (IN 3503 W BELMONT SIDE).---------MUST REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINKS INSIDE (2) WASHROOMS (MAIN BAR - 4501 W BELMONT SIDE).--------INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA AND AT (2) 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND BAR.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED INSIDE STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE BOILER ROOM (4501 W BELMONT SIDE) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST INSTALL STORAGE RACKS. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

JUL 19
2013
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

BOTH ICE MACHINES IN BAR AREA HAVE BUILD UP GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR IN KITCHEN PREP AREA HAVE BUILD UP OF GREASE UNDER HEAVY COOKING EQUIMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AROUND CORNER , BASE BOARDS. AND EQUIMENT.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MISSING AND DAMAGE TILES IN BAR AREA. MUST REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGE TILES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLUTTER NEAR BACK OUTER ENTRANCE. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE ICE SCOOP CONTAINERS.

MAY 26
2010
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Shelves under counter not sealed-exposed raw wood. Instructed to apply non-toxic to surface. Ice bins not protected or covered. Instructed to protect covers over bins at all times.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Storage shleves under prep table/counters, cooking equipment, sinks and coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Ceiling not maintained in rear kitchen and toilet room. Instructed to repair and reseal ceiling. Wallbase not maintained or sealed in areas. Instructed to install coving along baseboard.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Light not provided in utility room. Instructed to install/provide light inside room.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet room doors not self-closing. Instructed to installl self-closing device.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation not provided in rear toilet room. Instructed remove plastic cover over window and install 16 inch mesh screen or install exhaust fan. Utility sink not maintained. Instructed to remove treads from faucet or install backflow device. Faucet not maintained at 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Unnecessary articles in rear, kitchen and unused toilet room. Instructed to remove all unused articles.

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